10 Minutes ago... The World Women’s Curling Championship 2025 is set to bring another thrilling chapter to the sport’s rich history. Hosted in a world-class curling venue, this prestigious event will see the top teams from around the globe compete for the ultimate prize in women’s curling. The championship not only crowns the world’s best but also plays a crucial role in determining qualification points for future international events, including the Winter Olympics.
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As we approach this grand spectacle, let’s take a closer look at the teams, the competition’s significance, and what makes the World Women’s Curling Championship a must-watch event.
Getting to the World Women’s Curling Championship is no easy feat. Each participating country earns its spot through a rigorous qualification process, including regional tournaments, national championships, and the Curling World Cup circuit. The field typically consists of defending champions, host nation representatives, and teams that have excelled in their respective zones.
For many nations, qualifying for this championship is a matter of national pride. Countries like Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, and Scotland have long dominated the competition, but emerging teams from Asia and other parts of Europe are increasingly making their mark. The global growth of curling has been remarkable, leading to a more competitive and unpredictable field each year.
As hosts, Italy qualify for each competition leaving nine quota spots available for National Olympic Committees.
Eight of those NOC quota spots will be determined using Olympic Qualification Points earned at the 2024 and 2024 women's, men's and mixed doubles world championships.
Should Italy finish in the top eight places of the respective discipline, only the seven highest ranked NOCs will qualify through this path.
The final two quota spots will be secured at the Olympic Qualification Event (OQE) to be held in December 2025. In the case of the women's competition, the NOCs ranked 9-13 from the ranking list created from the results at the 2024 and 2025 world championships as well as the top three NOCs from the Pre-Qualification Event (PQE) to be held in the autumn of 2025, will take part.
Those eligible for the PQE for the women's event will be any NOC that qualified for the 2024 or 2025 world championship, but didn’t qualify for the Olympic Winter Games or the OQE, as well as any NOC that qualified for the A-Division of the Le Gruyère AOP European Curling Championships 2024 or 2025 or the A-Division of the Pan Continental Curling Championships 2024 or 2025, but haven’t qualified for the Olympic Winter Games or the OQE yet.
Below is the Olympic Qualification Points ranking ahead of the 2025 world championships.
Points are allocated to the Member Associations ranked from 1-13, in each women’s and men’s world championship, in the following order: 15, 13, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Sweden’s women’s curling team has consistently been among the best, with multiple Olympic and world championship titles. Known for their tactical brilliance and near-flawless execution, they are always a formidable opponent. Their ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations often gives them an edge over competitors. Expect Sweden to be a top contender in 2025, with a team focused on reclaiming or defending the title.
The World Women’s Curling Championship follows a round-robin format, where teams compete against each other in a series of matches to determine the playoff contenders. The top-ranked teams advance to the knockout stages, where the intensity reaches its peak.
One of the most exciting aspects of the championship is the unpredictability. While seasoned teams often perform well, upsets are common, making every match crucial. The mental and physical endurance required to succeed is immense, and teams must maintain their focus throughout the grueling schedule.
Beyond the prestige of winning a world title, the championship has broader implications. It serves as a major stepping stone toward the next Winter Olympics, as qualification points are awarded based on performance. Teams that excel in the championship position themselves favorably for Olympic participation, adding another layer of significance to every game.
Additionally, the event plays a vital role in promoting the sport. With television broadcasts reaching millions worldwide and social media engagement at an all-time high, the championship helps introduce curling to new audiences. The growing interest in the sport has led to increased participation at grassroots levels, ensuring a bright future for curling.
WATCH CURLING GAMES ONLINE
As we approach this grand spectacle, let’s take a closer look at the teams, the competition’s significance, and what makes the World Women’s Curling Championship a must-watch event.
Getting to the World Women’s Curling Championship is no easy feat. Each participating country earns its spot through a rigorous qualification process, including regional tournaments, national championships, and the Curling World Cup circuit. The field typically consists of defending champions, host nation representatives, and teams that have excelled in their respective zones.
For many nations, qualifying for this championship is a matter of national pride. Countries like Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, and Scotland have long dominated the competition, but emerging teams from Asia and other parts of Europe are increasingly making their mark. The global growth of curling has been remarkable, leading to a more competitive and unpredictable field each year.
Teams to Watch in 2025
Curling at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 is comprised of three competitions with ten National Olympic Committees in each – women’s, men’s and mixed doubles.As hosts, Italy qualify for each competition leaving nine quota spots available for National Olympic Committees.
Eight of those NOC quota spots will be determined using Olympic Qualification Points earned at the 2024 and 2024 women's, men's and mixed doubles world championships.
Should Italy finish in the top eight places of the respective discipline, only the seven highest ranked NOCs will qualify through this path.
The final two quota spots will be secured at the Olympic Qualification Event (OQE) to be held in December 2025. In the case of the women's competition, the NOCs ranked 9-13 from the ranking list created from the results at the 2024 and 2025 world championships as well as the top three NOCs from the Pre-Qualification Event (PQE) to be held in the autumn of 2025, will take part.
Those eligible for the PQE for the women's event will be any NOC that qualified for the 2024 or 2025 world championship, but didn’t qualify for the Olympic Winter Games or the OQE, as well as any NOC that qualified for the A-Division of the Le Gruyère AOP European Curling Championships 2024 or 2025 or the A-Division of the Pan Continental Curling Championships 2024 or 2025, but haven’t qualified for the Olympic Winter Games or the OQE yet.
Below is the Olympic Qualification Points ranking ahead of the 2025 world championships.
Points are allocated to the Member Associations ranked from 1-13, in each women’s and men’s world championship, in the following order: 15, 13, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
| Rank | Country | Year: 2024 | Year: 2025 | Olympic Qualification Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 10 | 10 - Qualified as hosts | |
| 2 | Canada | 15 | 15 | |
| 3 | Switzerland | 13 | 13 | |
| 4 | Republic of Korea | 11 | 11 | |
| 5 | Sweden | 9 | 9 | |
| 6 | Denmark | 8 | 8 | |
| 7 | United States of America | 7 | 7 | |
| 8 | Scotland/Great Britain | 6 | 6 | |
| 9 | Norway | 5 | 5 | |
| 10 | Türkiye | 4 | 4 | |
| 11 | Japan | 3 | 3 | |
| 12 | Estonia | 2 | 2 | |
| 13 | New Zealand | 1 | 1 |
World Women's Curling Championships 2025: Teams
Canada (defending champions)- Skip: Rachel Homan
- Third: Tracy Fleury
- Second: Emma Miskew
- Lead: Sarah Wilkes
- Alternate: Rachelle Brown
- Skip: Madeleine Dupont
- Third: Mathilde Halse
- Second: Denise Dupont
- Lead: My Larsen
- Alternate: Jasmin Holtermann
- Skip: Stefania Constantini
- Third: Giulia Zardini Lacedelli
- Second: Elena Mathis
- Lead: Angela Romei
- Alternate: Marta Lo Deserto
- Skip: Yoshimura Sayaka
- Third: Onodera Kaho
- Second: Kotani Yuna
- Lead: Ohmiya Anna
- Alternate: Kobayashi Mina
- Skip: Virginija Paulauskaite
- Third: Olga Dvojeglazova
- Second: Migle Kiudyte
- Lead: Ruta Blaziene
- Alternate: Justina Zalieckiene
- Skip: Kristin Skaslien
- Third: Marianne Rørvik
- Second: Mille Haslev Nordbye
- Lead: Eilin Kjærland
- Alternate: Ingeborg Forbregd
- Skip: Wang Rui
- Third: Han Yu
- Second: Dong Ziqi
- Lead: Jiang Jiayi
- Alternate: Su Tingyu
- Skip: Gim Eun-ji
- Third: Kim Min-ji
- Second: Kim Su-ji
- Lead: Seol Ye-eun
- Alternate: Seol Ye-ji
- Fourth: Rebecca Morrison
- Third: Jennifer Dodds
- Second: Sophie Sinclair
- Skip: Sophie Jackson
- Alternate: Fay Henderson
- Skip: Anna Hasselborg
- Third: Sara McManus
- Second: Agnes Knochenhauer
- Lead: Sofia Mabergs
- Alternate: Johanna Heldin
- Fourth: Alina Pätz
- Skip: Silvana Tirinizoni
- Second: Carole Howald
- Lead: Selina Witschonke
- Alternate: Stefanie Berset
- Skip: Dilsat Yildiz
- Third: Öznur Polat
- Second: Ifayet Safak Calikusu
- Lead: Berfin Sengul
- Alternate: Iclal Karaman
- Skip: Tabitha Peterson
- Third: Cory Thiesse
- Second: Tara Peterson
- Lead: Taylor Anderson-Heide
Sweden’s women’s curling team has consistently been among the best, with multiple Olympic and world championship titles. Known for their tactical brilliance and near-flawless execution, they are always a formidable opponent. Their ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations often gives them an edge over competitors. Expect Sweden to be a top contender in 2025, with a team focused on reclaiming or defending the title.
The World Women’s Curling Championship follows a round-robin format, where teams compete against each other in a series of matches to determine the playoff contenders. The top-ranked teams advance to the knockout stages, where the intensity reaches its peak.
One of the most exciting aspects of the championship is the unpredictability. While seasoned teams often perform well, upsets are common, making every match crucial. The mental and physical endurance required to succeed is immense, and teams must maintain their focus throughout the grueling schedule.
Beyond the prestige of winning a world title, the championship has broader implications. It serves as a major stepping stone toward the next Winter Olympics, as qualification points are awarded based on performance. Teams that excel in the championship position themselves favorably for Olympic participation, adding another layer of significance to every game.
Additionally, the event plays a vital role in promoting the sport. With television broadcasts reaching millions worldwide and social media engagement at an all-time high, the championship helps introduce curling to new audiences. The growing interest in the sport has led to increased participation at grassroots levels, ensuring a bright future for curling.
